Side effects of Ribox Tablet

How to use Ribox Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ribox 12.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ribox Tablet works

Ribox 12.5mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) called COX-2 inhibitors. It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that are responsible pain and inflammation (redness and swelling).

In Depth Information on Ribox Tablet

Expert advice for Ribox Tablet

It can be taken with or without food.

Ribox may cause fewer stomach problems as compared with other NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or Naproxen.

It can also affect kidneys or cause permanent kidney damage if taken for a long time.

Ribox can raise your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or a stroke.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Warnings

Special precautions for Ribox 12.5mg Tablet

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Ribox 12.5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

No information is available on the use of Ribox 12.5mg Table

t during lactation. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

It is not known whether Ribox 12.5mg Tablet alters the abili

ty to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

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Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Ribox 12.5mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Ribox 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

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Liver

CAUTION

Ribox 12.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ribox 12.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Use of Ribox 12.5mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Ribox belongs to a group of medicines called COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by inhibiting certain chemical called prostaglandin which is responsible for pain and inflammation.